Don’t Slip! Young Scientist Lab（不要滑倒的!）.pdf

Don’t Slip! Lesson Overview: Friction is a common and pervasive force that students experience every day. And yet, little thought is given to the nature and uses of friction. In this lesson students will investigate frictional forces between a block of wood and 3M™ Sandpaper. They will measure, record, and graph the force needed to move the block of wood across various grades of 3M™ Sandpaper using either spring scales or rubber bands. In addition to the grade of 3M™ Sandpaper, other variables could be considered. Students can extend their investigation into friction at home in the form of a demonstration, short activity, problem to solve, or research to conduct. Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: manipulate and read a spring scale collect data regarding the force of friction identify friction as a force that slows motion between two surfaces construct a graph showing the amount of friction vs. type of surface propose a model to explain how friction works Academic Standards: National Science Education Standards (SCES) Scientists develop explanations using observations (evidence) and what they already know about the world (scientific knowledge). Good explanations are based on evidence from investigations. (p. 123) Simple instruments, such as magnifiers, thermometers, and rulers, provide more information than scientists obtain using only their senses. (p. 123). Objects have many observable properties, including size, weight, shape, color, temperature, and the ability to react with other substances. Those properties can be measured using tools, such as rulers, balances, and thermometers. (p. 127). Technology used to gather data enhances accuracy and allows scientists to analyz